Salmon Taco Salad
Salmon Taco Salad layered with black beans, corn chips, and avocado mango salsa all drizzled with lime crema.
Ingredients
- For the lime crema:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk, for thinning
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- several dashes Tapatio hot sauce
- salt to taste
- For the mango avocado salsa:
- 1 large ripe mango, cubed
- 1 large ripe avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno, minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt
- For the salmon:
- 1 pound wild sockeye salmon, skin and pin bones removed, cut into four fillets
- 2 tablespoons oil for the pan
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- For the salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (I used leaf lettuce and spinach)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups crumbled corn chips
Instructions
For the lime crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, lime juice, garlic powder and Tapatio until smooth and combined. More milk can be added as needed to thin the mixture so that it is a pourable consistency. Season generously with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the mango avocado salsa: to a medium bowl, add the mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over top, season with salt, and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the salmon: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet to medium high heat. Add the avocado oil to the pan. Pat each fillet dry and season each with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over each fillet to coat, patting the seasoning down so that it adheres to the fish. Sear the salmon fillets in the hot pan, about 2-3 minutes per side for medium (cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets), being careful not to overcook.
For the salad: Lay out four salad plates or shallow bowls. Divide the greens evenly into each of the bowls. Top the greens with the shredded cabbage, followed by black beans.Top the beans with the salmon fillets, followed by the mango avocado salsa. Drizzle everything with lime crema and sprinkle with crumbled corn chips. Serve the salad with more corn chips, lime wedges, and Tapatio hot sauce on the side.